Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Identify the countertop material and confirm the complete primer, color, and topcoat system is compatible with food-preparation-area use.
Step 2
Remove surface-mounted accessories where practical, mask sinks and walls, ventilate the room, and degrease every edge and backsplash transition.
Step 3
Repair only stable chips, sand or degloss as directed, remove all dust, and apply the compatible bonding primer.
Step 4
Build the base color and veining in testable layers on a sample board before repeating the pattern across the countertop.
Step 5
Apply the protective topcoat at the specified thickness and interval, watching edges and sink cutouts for runs or missed areas.
Step 6
Keep water, appliances, and food off the surface for the full cure period, then use trivets and cutting boards according to the coating limitations.
Coating systems may contain strong solvents or sensitizers. Follow label ventilation and PPE requirements, keep ignition sources away, and stop if the countertop is loose, water-damaged, or requires plumbing/electrical removal beyond your competence.
